POV: ELI
Pam walked into Eli's office two hours past noon. He didn't look up from his laptop. She set the ledger, the Barrys, and the stack of unsigned contracts on his desk without a word.
She waited.
He kept typing.
"The contractors are here," she said. "Shall I send them in?"
He nodded once, still not looking up.
"Jake Purifoy also called. He said you were expecting him."
That got his attention. Eli pulled his eyes from the screen. Something shifted behind them. "Return his call. Tell him two hours."
Pam turned for the door.
"Pam."
She stopped.
"Drop by Fiordilatte later." He paused, the words catching somewhere in his throat. "Miss Havens gave me her verbal resignation last night. Have Miriam nullify the contract. Make sure everything goes clean. And make sure she's paid in
